clutch - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

the act of grasping

Synonyms

• clasp
• clench
• clutch
• clutches
• grasp
• grip
• hold

More generic

• grasping
• prehension
• seizing
• taking hold

More specific

• choke hold
• chokehold
• embrace
• embracement
• embracing
• wrestling hold

Noun

a coupling that connects or disconnects driving and driven parts of a driving mechanism

Synonyms

• clutch

More generic

• coupler
• coupling

More specific

• freewheel
• friction clutch

Related

• clutch
• clutch pedal

Related

• transmission
• transmission system

Noun

a pedal or lever that engages or disengages a rotating shaft and a driving mechanism

Synonyms

• clutch
• clutch pedal

More generic

• foot lever
• foot pedal
• pedal
• treadle

Related

• clutch

Noun

a woman's strapless purse that is carried in the hand

Synonyms

• clutch
• clutch bag

More generic

• bag
• handbag
• pocketbook
• purse

Noun

a collection of things or persons to be handled together

Synonyms

• batch
• clutch

More generic

• accumulation
• aggregation
• assemblage
• collection

More specific

• schmear
• schmeer
• shmear

Noun

a number of birds hatched at the same time

Synonyms

• clutch

More generic

• brood

Noun

a tense critical situation

Synonyms

• clutch

More generic

• temporary state

Verb

affect

Synonyms

• clutch
• get hold of
• seize

More generic

• overcome
• overpower
• overtake
• overwhelm
• sweep over
• whelm

Verb

take hold of; grab

Synonyms

• clutch
• prehend
• seize

More generic

• get hold of
• take

More specific

• apprehend
• arrest
• capture
• catch
• clasp
• claw
• clench
• clinch
• collar
• cop
• get
• grab
• grapple
• grip
• nab
• nail
• pick up
• rack
• snap
• snatch
• snatch up
• take hold of

Verb

hold firmly, usually with one's hands

Synonyms

• cling to
• clutch
• hold close
• hold tight

More generic

• hold
• take hold

More specific

• cuddle
• draw close
• nest
• nestle
• nuzzle
• snuggle

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